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State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

Haley Weger Lawmakers at the state capitol moved forward with a handful of controversial bills Tuesday, including legislation dealing with corporal punishment and gender definition.

New Lawsuit Targets Hikes In State Medical Marijuana Licensing Fees

New Lawsuit Targets Hikes In State Medical Marijuana Licensing Fees

Haley Weger A lawsuit has been filed against the state and Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority over a law that took effect last month. The new law raises licensing fees up to 2000% for some in the medical marijuana business.

Covering The Capitol: Lawmakers Debating Paid Maternity Leave Legislation For State Employees

Covering The Capitol: Lawmakers Debating Paid Maternity Leave Legislation For State Employees

News 9 Lawmakers wrapped up session and sent the governor a $12.8 billion budget. The budget includes maternity leave for teachers, but a separate bill opens it up to state employees

House, Senate Bring Back Over Two Dozen Bills Vetoed By Governor

House, Senate Bring Back Over Two Dozen Bills Vetoed By Governor

Haley Weger At the Capitol, lawmakers are using their final days of this legislative session to override some of Governor Stitt’s vetoes. The House and Senate together brought back over two dozen bills that were vetoed during this session today.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill To Provide 6-Weeks Paid Maternity Leave To State Employees

Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill To Provide 6-Weeks Paid Maternity Leave To State Employees

News On 6 Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill to give state employees six weeks of paid maternity leave after the birth or adoption of a child.

Hot Seat: Senator Jessica Garvin

Hot Seat: Senator Jessica Garvin

News 9 News 9 political analyst Scott Mitchel was joined in The Hot Seat by Senator Jessica Garvin and the two discuss the decline of child care facilities and how it is affecting Oklahoman’s.

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Profanity-Laced Threat Sent To Oklahoma Lawmaker Referred To FBI

Profanity-Laced Threat Sent To Oklahoma Lawmaker Referred To FBI

Storme Jones A profanity-laced threat left with an Oklahoma state lawmaker Friday has been referred to the FBI.

Profanity-Laced Threat Sent To Oklahoma Lawmaker Referred To FBI

Profanity-Laced Threat Sent To Oklahoma Lawmaker Referred To FBI

Storme Jones A profanity-laced threat left with an Oklahoma state lawmaker Friday has been referred to the FBI.

Lawmakers Frustrated After Drivers Education Safety Bill Honoring Late Teen Fails In Committee

Lawmakers Frustrated After Drivers Education Safety Bill Honoring Late Teen Fails In Committee

Storme Jones A bipartisan bill aiming to make driver's education safer failed in a Senate committee Monday afternoon, despite overwhelming support in the House.

Lawmakers Frustrated After Drivers Education Safety Bill Honoring Late Teen Fails In Committee

Lawmakers Frustrated After Drivers Education Safety Bill Honoring Late Teen Fails In Committee

Storme Jones A bipartisan bill aiming to make driver's education safer failed in a Senate committee Monday afternoon, despite overwhelming support in the House.

State Lawmakers Pass Measure To Allow More Classroom Hours For Adjunct Teachers

State Lawmakers Pass Measure To Allow More Classroom Hours For Adjunct Teachers

Augusta McDonnell A bill allowing for adjunct teachers to spend more time in the classroom passed out of the senate today.

State Lawmakers Pass Measure To Allow More Classroom Hours For Adjunct Teachers

State Lawmakers Pass Measure To Allow More Classroom Hours For Adjunct Teachers

Augusta McDonnell A bill allowing for adjunct teachers to spend more time in the classroom passed out of the senate today.

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Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

News 9 Riversport is hosting world-class athletes vying for a chance to call themselves Olympians this weekend for Canoe and Kayak Slalom events. Tulakes Elementary PE teacher, Stephen Johnson, couldn't be more excited.

Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

News 9 Riversport is hosting world-class athletes vying for a chance to call themselves Olympians this weekend for Canoe and Kayak Slalom events. Tulakes Elementary PE teacher, Stephen Johnson, couldn't be more excited.

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

News 9 29 years ago, Oklahoma mourned one of its darkest days. But instead of crumbling our city found help and hope in each other.

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

News 9 29 years ago, Oklahoma mourned one of its darkest days. But instead of crumbling our city found help and hope in each other.

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

News 9 Caring for a newborn presents many challenges. Oklahoma Children's Hospital provides care and comfort to kids and their parents. Their efforts have impacted families outside of Oklahoma.

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

News 9 Caring for a newborn presents many challenges. Oklahoma Children's Hospital provides care and comfort to kids and their parents. Their efforts have impacted families outside of Oklahoma.

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Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

Putnam City Teacher Shares Olympic Dream, Ahead Of Trials In OKC

News 9 Riversport is hosting world-class athletes vying for a chance to call themselves Olympians this weekend for Canoe and Kayak Slalom events. Tulakes Elementary PE teacher, Stephen Johnson, couldn't be more excited.

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

Run To Remember: Oklahomans Found Hope In Each Other

News 9 29 years ago, Oklahoma mourned one of its darkest days. But instead of crumbling our city found help and hope in each other.

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

How Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Helps Save Iowa Baby’s Life

News 9 Caring for a newborn presents many challenges. Oklahoma Children's Hospital provides care and comfort to kids and their parents. Their efforts have impacted families outside of Oklahoma.

Southwest Airlines Considering Changes To Its Boarding And Seating Practices

Southwest Airlines Considering Changes To Its Boarding And Seating Practices

Associated Press Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue.

1 Shot In Northeast Oklahoma City

1 Shot In Northeast Oklahoma City

News 9 One person was shot in northeast Oklahoma City, according to police.

Concordia Life Plan Residents Participate In Senior Marathon

Concordia Life Plan Residents Participate In Senior Marathon

News 9 The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is finally here. And while we here at News 9 and runners around the country have been preparing, participants in the senior marathon started weeks, even months ahead of the race.

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